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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Hello again, thanks for joining me in my Lowe’s Creative Ideas Garden Club May Challenge “Contain It!” This is post #2 on my project, please see the first post here.

Here you can see my container before, it was holding an evergreen waiting to be planted. It was fine, but not fancy by any means. I emptied it out and replaced with new garden soil and compost.

First thing first placing the large tree rose in place. I would have been happy with just that…. it is soooo pretty!

Then for a nice filler and winter interest I added part of my ivy near the trunk of the rose.

Then in opposite corners I added my two perennials, a dianthus and a verbena.

Then in the other opposite corners I added more ivy.

Then I filled in the empty spots with my annuals.

Then I made sure and filled in all the areas with soil and there were no air pockets to dry out. Don’t forget to add some fertilizer to your containers.

Then I did the best part I added the angel and mulched it for a top dressing to keep the plants moist and cool. Then give it a good long drink!

I am so happy with how my project turned out. I think it is a good refection of my gardening style and something I can enjoy for a long time. Please revisit my previous post for more information on the plants used and the costs of doing this project sponsored by Lowes Creative Ideas.

Take the time to visit Lowe’s and see what's blooming, I’m sure you’ll be glad you did!

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I heard a saying that said... "If you are lucky enough to live at the lake... you are lucky enough!" Yes, that is pretty much true. I love the water and we swim all summer long off our dock in the backyard. We live on a private lake that is about 50 acres of water. You only see a small part of it in the photos I share.

Here is a Overview of the Lake....

And you can see how our property is on the edge of it. The lake is over a half mile long and wide. It looks like two lakes, but it connects under the road. So we can enjoy both sides. They boat and jet ski on the lake across the road.